Group Dinners Fall 2017

Dinner with an ACO Expert
October 5 at 6:30 pm 

NAACOS has organized group dinners led by ACO experts to foster peer-to-peer learning and networking at the conference. These dinners will take place following the reception on October 5 and will be held in lieu of a formal dinner program. Participation in the dinner is optional, and participants will be responsible for their own food and beverage charges. We know that many conference participants will chose to make their own dinner arrangements, and we offer this as one option for those who want to continue networking and learning with colleagues. 

The following dinner topics and leaders have been confirmed. We will accept approximately 10 participants for each; participation is restricted to ACO employees. Dinner assignments will be emailed beginning September 11. At the conference, dinner groups will meet in the lobby of the Hilton on October 5 at 6:30 pm. All dinners will be held at 7:00 pm in the private dining rooms at PJ Clarkes, located across the street from the Hilton.

Dinner Registration 

Dinner Topics and Leaders 

ACO Policy
Katherine Schneider, Delaware Valley ACO, and Allison Brennan, NAACOS
This group will discuss current and proposed policies that affect ACOs.  Join the conversation to learn more. 

Quality
Rob Fields, Mission Health Partners, and Jennifer Gasperini, NAACOS
This group will discuss the importance of quality measurement and improvement and the future of quality measurement for ACOs. 

ACO Politics
Jill Dowell and Kyle Hill, NAACOS
Please join us for a lively bi-partisan conversation about what's happening in the Trump Administration and Congress and how the issues may affect you, plus tips for political engagement and contacting your Senators and Representatives 

ACO Compliance
Randy Cook, Purchase Independent Physicians ACO, and Kim Busenbark, Willems Resource Group
Join us for a lively conversation about how to effectively operationalize your ACO’s Compliance Program, including:  monitoring of operational activities, preparing for and responding to CMS/OIG audits, and promoting a culture of compliance across your participants. 

NextGen ACO Model
Barb Walters, Trinity Health, and Brian Hammer, NAACOS
If you are a NextGen ACO or are interested in learning more about the model, join this dinner conversation to learn more 

ACO Data
Doug Pogue, BJC, and Teresa Litton, NAACOS
Find out more about data for ACOs and the latest results of NAACOS surveys. 

Private Payer Contract
Zak Ramadan-Jradi, Multicare Connected Care
Interested in learning more about contracting with private payers? Join us to discuss these opportunities and get answers to your questions.